Lesson
Artemis II: No Moon Landing Yet
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to carry astronauts to the Moon, but it won't land there. This mission is a preparatory step for a future lunar landing planned for 2028.
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01What is the purpose of the Artemis II mission?
02How many years has it been since a crewed mission went to the Moon?
03What is notable about the rocket used in Artemis II?
Discussion
Discussion
What do you think are the benefits of preparing for future lunar landings?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
crewed word
having people on board
“The Artemis II mission is a crewed mission to the Moon.”
lunar word
related to the Moon
“The mission is preparing for a lunar landing.”
stepping stone word
a stage in a process
“Artemis II is a stepping stone for deeper space exploration.”
powerful word
having great strength or force
“The most powerful rocket ever built by NASA is used for this mission.”
exploration word
the act of searching for something
“The mission aims for deeper space exploration.”